By applying to become a candidate in a certification program, an individual agrees to accept the conditions of the program. Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements for education, character, work experience, and identification. Before a candidate application can be approved, the documents (proof of education, character reference, and copy of ID card) must be received and approved by The IIA’s Certification staff. The documents must be uploaded when filling in the registration form for the first exam.
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Eligibility requirements when you enter the certification program
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Copy of ID card |
This document must be submitted when filling in the online registration form (Recto-Verso) | |
Proof of education |
The proof of education or copy of diploma must be submitted when filling in the online registration form. Bachelor's degree (or higher). There is now an alternate path to eligibility for the Certified Internal Auditor designation for candidates who do not have a bachelor's degree. Candidates may now become eligible for the CIA if they possess either :
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Character Reference |
This document must be submitted when filling in the registration form (upload button). |
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Eligibility period |
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IIA membership |
You do not have to be a member of IIA Belgium to take an IIA exam, but we encourage you to consider its advantages |
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Code of ethics |
CIA candidates agree to abide by the Code of Ethics established by The IIA. |
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Work experience requirements
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A minimum of 24 months of internal auditing experience. "The Experience Verification Form" template is available here. The document must be uploaded via MY IIABEL - My documents of when filling in the registration form for one of the exam part. Template Experience Verification form |
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One year of control-related business experience, such as CSA, auditing, quality assurance, risk management, or environmental auditing. Template Experience Verification Form |
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24 months of auditing experience or controls-related business experience such as risk management, quality assurance, or CSA. |
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Retake failed exam
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Retake failed exam |
If you fail one of the CIA exams or one of the specialty exams, you must wait at least 90 days before you are able to register and retake that exam. |
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Requirements upon certification
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Continuous professional education (CPE) |
Upon certification, IIA professionals are required to maintain their knowledge and skills and stay abreast of improvements and current developments by satisfying CPE requirements. |